2017 Map of San Simon Sink

About this map

The geologic depression of San Simon Sink dominates this part of Lea County, marking a distinctive landscape where terrain drops away from the surrounding high ground. Situated within the Chihuahuan Desert environment, the area is defined by the San Simon Ridge to the northeast and the elongated San Simon Swale nearby. This map reflects a landscape organized by the Public Land Survey System, with township and range lines like t23s r34e and t23s r35e providing the structural grid for the region's land management. The sparse network of roads, including Adobe Rd, Antelope Rd, and Keller Ln, suggests a region primarily dedicated to ranching or energy extraction rather than dense settlement, with routes often following the flat stretches between subtle topographical rises.